Greek Theatre

Greek Theatre:

- The buildings were called a theatron.

- three main element

   - the orchestra

      - a large circular or rectangular area at the center part of the theatre, where the play, dance, religious rites, acting used to take place.

   - the skene

      - a large rectangular building situated behind the orchestra, used as a backstage. Actors could change their costumes and masks. Rising from the circle of the orchestra was the audience.

   - the audience.

      - the cast of a Greek play in the Dionysia was comprised of amateur, not professionals (all male).